NRG Energy · 9 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Nipton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $128K/yrNRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employees to take charge of their career development. The Plant Electrical Engineer will support overall plant reliability by providing technical expertise, managing projects, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical support to Plant Operations and Maintenance for electrical systems, including breakers, MCCs, switchgear, relays, VFDs, UPS, batteries, motor drives, transformers, and cathodic protection
Promote and monitor compliance with safety and environmental programs
Lead and support NERC compliance efforts at the Ivanpah plant
Coordinate activities, schedules, and work scopes; develop work packages; and oversee third-party inspectors, contractors, and vendors
Ensure plant equipment reliability through technical and financial decisions impacting unit availability and cost control
Provide oversight and technical guidance on repairs and findings to NRG and contractor crews
Develop long-range budgets and schedules; contribute to station-wide repair budgets based on inspection findings
Collaborate with plant staff, corporate leadership, peers, and third parties to improve program and project execution
Perform field inspections, measurements, and equipment walkdowns; prepare detailed reports
Deliver technical support, testing, and inspection expertise to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation
Optimize equipment performance to meet key performance indicators
Support strategic overhaul planning to maximize equipment life and minimize downtime
Apply predictive and preventive maintenance techniques; analyze process variables for trends and performance
Collect and analyze thermography data for electrical and mechanical equipment; recommend corrective actions
Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and develop preventive measures
Proactively identify and resolve problems using independent judgment
Assist in training personnel on system operations within areas of expertise
Provide technical input for due diligence and new projects
Participate in internal and external user groups; implement industry best practices
Develop, review, and update station procedures, technical instructions, and documentation
Provide engineering, design, economic justification, and material specifications for projects and modifications; implement approved changes
Work effectively in a team environment as a leader, member, or facilitator
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
Possess a valid driver's license
Preferred
Power Plant or Industrial Plant experience in an electrical engineering capacity
Knowledge and understanding of electrical construction, troubleshooting, and repair methods
Demonstrated skills in basic Project Management
Six Sigma Certification
Benefits
Annual bonus
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
Flexible spending accounts
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
Founded in 1989
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (31)
2024 (19)
2023 (25)
2022 (14)
2021 (9)
2020 (25)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
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